Rahlves’ Banzai Tour Hits Tahoe

Remember the last scene in “Hot Dog: The Movie?” C’mon, you remember. Everyone goes up to the top of Squaw, wearing body armour and helmets, and they all race “The Chinese Downhill” down to the bottom with one rule: There are no rules.

Mayhem, merriment and broken bones ensue.

That’s kind of what you’ll find at Alpine Meadows this Thursday and Friday, where Olympic racer Daron Rahlves’ Banzai Tour is making its latest stop. Unlike the Chinese Downhill in Hot Dog, Rahlves’ Banzai racing involves heats of four racers who are all trying to make it down the course at the same time. Registration is open to anyone over 18 that has the guts to do it.

If you’re looking for some crazy racing action, you can watch the qualifying on Thursday and the actual races on Friday. The folks at Lifttickets.com have a bus ride and ticket deal linked to the Banzai. And Rahlves himself will be on hand to explain the rules to anyone who’s confused.